Lee rules himself out of Bangladesh series

[Sachinism]

Brett Lee will miss the one-day series against Bangladesh for family reasons and has been replaced in the squad by the uncapped fast bowler Brett Geeves. On Tuesday Lee launched a new range of underwear in Sydney, but he will not be part of the team's pre-season camp in Queensland from Friday or the three one-day internationals in Darwin, which start on August 30. Michael Brown, Cricket Australia's acting chief executive, said Lee had been given "short-term leave" for a personal issue that he had previously discussed with Cricket Australia and the selectors. "We look forward to Brett rejoining the group as soon as possible," Brown said. The news is a setback for the side, which is without Ricky Ponting (wrist injury), while Matthew Hayden continues to battle a heel problem. Geeves, who is from Tasmania, has been picked in the squad ahead of Doug Bollinger and Ashley Noffke, who will instead travel to India for a tour with Australia A. "The selectors are comfortable this move will maintain the competitive edge for the Australian side," Brown said, "and provide a wonderful opportunity for Brett to join the Australian group for the first time." Last season Geeves was the equal-leading wicket-taker in the FR Cup, collecting 15 at 25.20, and he was Man of the Match in their final victory. He captured 3 for 28 and scored 6 crucial runs as Tasmania beat Victoria by a wicket. http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ausvbdesh/content/current/story/365600.html ------------ What a disgrace to Australian Cricket he is Any player should be willing to play for their country no matter what Its a shameful act on Lee's part All he cares about is underwear, he doesn't respect his country

[Dirty_South]

What a disgrace to Australian Cricket he is Any player should be willing to play for their country no matter what Its a shameful act on Lee's part All he cares about is underwear, he doesn't respect his country

Looks like DSR hacked PJILKA's account :cantstop:

[Guest Hiten.]

What a disgrace to Australian Cricket he is Any player should be willing to play for their country no matter what Its a shameful act on Lee's part All he cares about is underwear, he doesn't respect his country

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ greedy ba$tard $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ That's right Lee, promoting your undies are more important than a ODI SERIES. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :-D

[ucilite]

its all about money and glamour......no body wants to visit Bangla or Pakistan for lack of glamour and money....

[DadaRocks]

AUSTRALIAN fast bowler Brett Lee has pulled out of this month's one-day series against Bangladesh because of the breakdown of his marriage. Lee, 31, and podiatrist wife Liz Kemp, 31, have separated after just two years together. The move has prompted Lee to pull out of this week's Australian team training camp in Brisbane and the three-match one-day series against Bangladesh in Darwin, beginning later this month. "Brett needs time to work through things," a close friend of Lee said. "Obviously, it's a tough time for him." Gallery: Brett Lee and Liz Kemp It's understood the marriage had been in trouble for several months. Lee spent a large part of his cricketing life as a single man and his focus was never on being in a relationship. But that changed when he met the beautiful Kemp. Their relationship blossomed on 2005 Ashes tour and Lee popped the question while on tour in South Africa in early 2006. He capped off playing his 50th test and taking his 200th wicket in Durban by presenting Kemp with a ring made with South African diamonds. The pair was married in a lavish ceremony at the country house of broadcaster Alan Jones at Fitzroy Falls, near Bowral, NSW, in June 2006. Son Preston was born on the eve of the Ashes opener in Brisbane five months later. Lee has emerged as arguably the premier fast bowler in world cricket in the past year, and had attributed a lot of his success to being in a loving relationship and being a proud dad. "Liz has had a great influence on me and having a family has really helped my cricket," Lee said last year. Before they were married, friends said Kemp, who originally came from Queensland, quit her job at Double Bay in 2005 to "get married and have babies". Lee's immediate cricketing future is now in doubt. Once the Bangladesh series is over, the pin-up quick will need to decide whether he mentally can cope with being on the road for the Champions Trophy tournament and then four gruelling Tests in India. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24215850-5001505,00.html

[Guest Hiten.]

its all about money and glamour......no body wants to visit Bangla or Pakistan for lack of glamour and money....

BD are touring Australia and not other way around. When you rant at least get your sh*t right

[ucilite]

BD are touring Australia and not other way around. When you rant at least get your sh*t right

hahah..you truly a bitter person :finger:

[Guest Hiten.]

hahah..you truly a bitter person :finger:

saale galti karta hain aur upar se ungli dekha ta hain :finger::cantstop:

[King Tendulkar]

Why would anyone want to tour bangla. THEY ARE CR@P and its only an odi series. You wont ever see Lee ducking a major test series. He is a WARRIOR and knows his priorities! These are major test serieses!

[King Tendulkar]

You also have to fear for your life in hell which is Bangla. Lee will never miss a major test series for OZ. Thats a fact no one can deny!

[ucilite]

saale galti karta hain aur upar se ungli dekha ta hain :finger::cantstop:

glati manta hoon yar laiken itna ghussa dekhane ki kia zaroorat thi.....chalo still maaf kar bhai......

[Laaloo]

Why would anyone want to tour bangla. THEY ARE CR@P and its only an odi series. You wont ever see Lee ducking a major test series. He is a WARRIOR and knows his priorities! These are major test serieses!

Maybe he wants to be fresh for India tour? :D

[kumble_rocks]

Huge difference between missing Bangla tour versus missing Lanka series.

[punjabi_khota]

its all about money and glamour......no body wants to visit Bangla or Pakistan for lack of glamour and money....

Yeah, thats the reason fo sho.

[Chaos]

hahah..you truly a bitter person :finger:

u r lucky it was bb, i would have been merciless!

[Dirty_South]

u r lucky it was bb' date=' i would have been merciless![/quote'] :hysterical:

[Predator_05]

Brett the Butler Jeeves was crap for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.

[vadodaravictor]

Huge difference between missing Bangla tour versus missing Lanka series.

Haaha...Dhoni bashers unite:haha:

[Desi Cartman]

he is getting divorced ..

[King Tendulkar]

he is getting divorced ..

Even more reason to flee the country then! Although now he is single again probably wants some hot chicks to go on the rampage! Don't think Bangla quite fits that bill!